Color Pod with Qazi How to Make a Killer Showreel
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Dec 16, 2021 Discover essential strategies for creating a captivating showreel that grabs the attention of potential employers. Learn how to showcase diverse skills while keeping it concise and selecting the perfect soundtrack. Embrace the importance of commitment and self-awareness in your personal journey, and find balance between hard work and quality time, especially during stressful periods like the holidays. Using gaming as a metaphor, the discussion emphasizes the joy of pursuing your passion without losing sight of what truly matters.
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Begin With Any Footage
- Start making your showreel with whatever footage you have, even if it's basic personal shots.
- Use all opportunities and footage as gifts to create something valuable.
Keep Your Reel Short
- Keep your demo reel very short and only include your absolute best shots.
- Aim for under a minute, since viewers decide within the first 7-10 seconds if they'll continue watching.
Title Cards Over Footage
- Avoid showing title cards on just a black screen for too long; instead overlay them on beautiful footage.
- Keep title card duration to a maximum of 7 seconds with subtle motion to engage viewers.